Historical Events
Music History
CBS-TV airs singer Cass Elliot's variety show special "Don't Call Me Mama Any More"; guests include Joel Grey, Dick Van Dyke, and Bruno the Bear (aka Gentle Ben)
- ITT Building in New York City bombed to protest ITT's involvement in the September 11 1973 coup d'état in Chile.
- Palestinian Terrorists hijack Austrian train
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Rafalski, American international and NHL ice hockey player, 1999-2011 (New Jersey Devils, Detroit Red Wings), born in Dearborn, Michigan
- Jori Hulkkonen, Finnish electronic musician
Famous Deaths
- Mantan Moreland, American actor and comedian (Watermelon Man), dies at 71
- Norma Crane, American actress (Tea & Sympathy, Fiddler on the Roof, They Call Me Mister Tibbs!), dies of cancer at 44
- Wystan H. Auden, British-American writer (Spain, Platonic Blow), dies at 66
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About September 28, 1973
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: We're An American Band - Grand Funk
#1 Song: Eye Level - Simon Park Orchestra
